What Is the Purpose of the Heating Cycle During PCR

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the heating cycle during PCR?

• A) activates Taq polymerase
• B) denatures the DNA
• C) facilitates the attachment of RNA primers
• D) increases the rate of polymerization by increasing the rate of diffusion of free nucleotides

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